More to LOVE about Kennebunkport

Just about a year ago I wrote a column about all the things I loved about Kennebunkport.

Amy Johnson

Just about a year ago I wrote a column about all the things I loved about Kennebunkport.

Since February is the "month of love" I thought I would write once again about some of my favorite things in the 'Port. I could not start my column without mentioning how much I love Bob, who plows my driveway. After the big Blizzard of 2013, he deserves a gold medal for keeping up with all that snow and making sure we could get out.

Here are a few of my other favorite things:

I still love long walks on Goose Rocks Beach and short walks at Colony Beach. I love the walk to Timber Island at Goose Rocks and to the end of the jetty at Colony Beach. I love that I know a lobsterman who I can call to get dinner when my out-of-state family is in town. I love the always-friendly faces at the Kennebunkport post office on Temple Street. I love that Temple Street is one way so I can take an extra moment to appreciate the architectural beauty of South Congregational Church.

I love that the Consolidated School kids go sledding at recess and then come back on the weekends to sled some more. I love pick-up hockey games at the Kennebunkport outdoor ice rink. I still love giving directions to Walker's Point to those tourists who have travelled far just to see the summer home of President Bush and family. I love counting down to light the Prelude Christmas Tree, and I love scout troops selling treats on street corners in the snow to the Prelude attendees.

I love that the town manager drives to Kennebunkport on the weekend after a blizzard just to check on the town. I love the Trust in our Children program that continues to teaches school children to love and respect the town we live in. I love the night camera the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust installed so we can see the animals that live among us while we are sleeping.

I love the thrill of seeing the blue and white Circus Smirkus tent standing tall and proud on the farm land owned by Rockin' Horse Stables.

I definitely still love the Dee Dee burger at Alisson's — and, of course, Dee Dee.

I love the little spot next to The Candy Man where you can sit and watch the ducks weave in and out of the wooden pilings. I love that business owners leave notes on the doors of their businesses during the off-season with their phone numbers in case a customer needs them to come to Dock Square for a sale. I love the group of devoted citizens who takes care of the cemetery on Walker's Lane and cares about its future.

Once again that's a lot of love, but I know with certainty that every year my list will grow.

Take a minute to create your own list of your "loves" right here in Kennebunkport. Have a lovely day!

Amy Johnson writes the Kennebunkport town column, which appears in the York County Coast Star on the third Thursday of the month. She may be reached at chamelda@yahoo.com.

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